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Sustainable Solutions: Green Infrastructure

Grades 9–12

Illinois Learning Standards

Available April–May, September–November.

There’s more than one path to sustainability. Two buildings at Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods) are real-world examples of how technology and resources combine to balance the needs of people and nature.

Field Trip Program

Runs 1.5 hours.

Explore similarities and differences between sustainable strategies implemented in the LEED Platinum-certified Ryerson Welcome Center and the Phius (Passive House Institute US) certified net-zero energy Ryerson Education Center.

Location: Ryerson Conservation Area, Riverwoods

Program Pricing Resident   Nonresident
Per Group $50 $86

 

Native landscaping around Ryerson Welcome Center

 


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